2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Ford Bantam
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira and 2008 Ford Bantam were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Nubira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Nubira (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 Ford Bantam. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Chevrolet Nubira (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Bantam. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Bantam.
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2008 Chevrolet Nubira | 2008 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Nubira | Bantam |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |